2014 40 Under Forty: Lori T. Crowley

Colleges and degrees earned: B.A. and M.S. in Management, WorcesterState University; studying toward MBA and M.S. in Leadership at Nichols College

Career highlights: Unum ASPIRE winner (employee recognition award) in 2009 and 2013; 2014 nominee for Volunteer of the Year Award; assigned to mentor summer intern.

Community involvement: President of the Young Professional Women's Association (YPWA) and president-elect of the Worcester Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP); also assisted Hope Lodge, Collegiate Success Institute, Girls Inc., United Way, and Working for Worcester.

Ultimate career goal: To truly love and believe in what I am doing.

Non-relative you admire most: I am not inspired by one individual but many people who exhibit confidence, strength in their character and who inspire others to do better in the world.

Favorite book: "The Great Gatsby," by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Hidden talents: I am really artistic, I edit photos for laughs, I can speak Spanish and I am a master guacamole maker.

"If I were to win $1 million in the lottery, I would … invest and then follow my passion for entrepreneurship."